It’s that time of year again! We spend all year long working hard to produce great content for you, and while we love it, it can take a huge toll on our mental and physical health. Just worrying about our waistlines after doing all those delicious reviews is stressful enough as it is! Why do you think we all work out so much?
It’s that time of year again! We spend all year long working hard to produce great content for you, and while we love it, it can take a huge toll on our mental and physical health. Just worrying about our waistlines after doing all those delicious reviews is stressful enough as it is! Why do you think we all work out so much?
But every year, like clockwork, we have a month that is purely ours. As soon as we get word that our July/August issue is hot off the press, we promptly pack our bags and head for the airport, saying sayonara to our desks for a duration of 30 blissful days.
Some of us opt to staycate, others prefer to travel within the region, and others run as far away as possible to a whole other continent. Either way, we’re excited to share our summer plans with you! And who knows, maybe we’ll see you reading this at the airport!
Name: Ahmed El-Adly
Position: Managing Director.
Destination(s): North Coast of Egypt.
Why I love it: It’s got a little bit of everything, from beaches, to amazing food to the best party scene in world.
What I’m going to do there: All of the above.
What I’m going to eat: Lots of seafood and Friska of course!
I recommend… That you check out Lemon Tree in Telal, and Satchi for a top-notch atmosphere.
Name: Yasmine El Charif
Position: Content Manager.
Destination(s): Om el Donya, Egypt!
Why I love it: It’s home!
What I’m going to do there: Catch up with friends at Cairo’s new hip destinations, and swim in both the Mediterranean and Red seas.
What I’m going to eat: Lots and lots of fresh seafood, and of course, Koshari!
I recommend… Splitting your time to make sure you get to experience the amazing beaches that Egypt has to offer. Head up to the northwestern shores of Sahel for pristine sand and azure blue waters, and head on south to Hurghada and Gouna for unspoiled golden shores, gorgeous islands, and chilled out vibes.
Name: Tim Burns
Position: Operations Manager.
Destination(s): Hospital, and then home in Kuwait!
Why I love it: Because I’ll be welcoming my first born to the world.
What I’m going to do there: Dad stuff, losing sleep and possibly hair.
What I’m going to eat: Whatever I can, whenever I can!
I recommend… Sleeping as much as possible before babies arrive.
Name: Ihab Mokalled
Position: Business Development Manager.
Destination(s): Lebanon.
Why I love it: It’s my homeland.
What I’m going to do there: Visiting my family, relaxing and chilling out.
What I’m going to eat: Our famous Lebanese cuisine.
I recommend… Beaches, rivers and touristic areas.
Name: Yasmine “Smee” Dalloul
Position: Staff Writer.
Destination(s): Montreal, Nashville and London.
Why I love it: MTL: Friends, Nashville: Music, London: Chocolate.
What I’m going to do there: Visit my second home for the summer, have some good old-fashioned Southern fun, and indulge in a glorified weeklong transit to stock up on Terry’s Chocolate Orange for Madame Editor.
What I’m going to eat: Everything: Bagels, barbecue, fish and chips, and my famous Octopus Spaghetti that I only make in MTL.
I recommend… Doing whatever you want this summer. You don’t have to go somewhere exotic, but go somewhere you know you’ll be happy. For me, that’s the magic of the quaint North American summers.
Name: Ahmed Alashab
Position: Senior Graphic Designer.
Destination(s): France and Spain.
Why I love it: ‘cause I’ve never been :).
What I’m going to do there: You know what it is… sightseeing and beaches.
What I’m going to eat: Anything I please- I’m on vacation. (And croissants!)
I recommend… Tagging along if you don’t got any plans.
Name: Jennifer Cádiz
Position: Mixed Media Solutions.
Destination(s): Canada.
Why I love it: Justin Trudeau…and my Father’s family is there.
What I’m going to do there: Enjoy the wilderness and lakes between city breaks.
What I’m going to eat: Poutine and maple syrup…not together.
I recommend…Talking to Canadians! Invariably well educated, and often hilarious.
Name: Amira Haroun
Position: Staff Writer (on Maternity Leave!)
Destination: Hurghada, Egypt
Why I love it: Sun, sea and sand – what’s there not to love?!
What I’m going to do there: Introduce baby to the beach-bum life
What I’m going to eat: All the fish!!!
I recommend… Picking a spot on the beach and never leaving. You live here now.
Happy travels everyone! We’ll see you all in September.
